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Inquiries and contributions may be directed to the Foundation at
1570 Homer Road, Winona, MN 55987;
507.494.1004; [email protected]
The Foundation Board of DirectorsDr. Horace Andersen
Mary Bergin* Treasurer
Ben Baratto*** School Board Rep.
Scott Hannon*** Superintendent
Chris Kendall
Don Klagge
Emily Krause** Student Rep.
Lyle Laturno** Retired Educ. Rep.
Luke Merchlewitz** WEA Rep.
Dave Mertes* Co-President
Michele Nester * Co-President
Gaby Peterson * Vice President
Matt Reeck
Kim Roque
Scott Sorvaag
Chris Streukens* Co-Treasurer * Executive Officer ** Ex-officio;
voting *** Ex-officio; non-voting
Susan Eddy Executive Director
Foundation FilesThe 2010-2011 school year was very active and
eventful for the Foundation starting with the kick-off of Winona
Area Public Schools’ Sesquicentennial (150th) Anniversary. While
the District provided a myriad of sesquicentennial activities
throughout the year, the Foundation joined the celebration by
hosting a community-wide “Sesquicentennial Gala” on March 19th at
Signatures Event Center.
This sold-out evening of dining and dancing celebrated this
historical milestone as well as our community’s stellar support of
education over the past 150 years. In true Winona spirit, over
$75,000 was raised at this event specifically for Smart Board
technology for all our schools. We were humbled by the exceptional
support and grateful beyond words by the generosity of our donors
and our two lead sponsors, Winona National Bank and Merchants
Bank.
The $75,000 in Gala proceeds combined with $45,000 held in
Foundation tech funds brought the total to over $120,000 that went
to new Smart Boards this year from Foundation donors. At the
beginning of 2010, WAPS had only two Smart Boards. Now, thanks to
the support of many, the district has 124 installed smart boards,
many just installed this summer. What a great way for students and
teachers to start the new school year!
Also at the Gala, the Foundation’s first Legacy Award was
presented to two extraordinary supporters of education and
community, Hugh & Vera Miller. Thanks to Hugh and Vera’s
leadership and commitment to the Miller Mentoring Program at WAPS,
hundreds of students have benefited both personally and
educationally. See page 3 for more informa-tion on Miller Mentoring
and the impact that the Millers and this outstanding program have
had on so many of our students.
2010-11 was another great year for grant allocations made by the
Foundation. Over 40 classroom grants and two Dare to Dream grants
were awarded which benefited stu-dents in all our schools. These
grants include support for field trips, speakers and a wide range
of educational enrichments. A complete list is provided on page
2.
We are happy to report that the Foundation’s assets experienced
steady growth over the past year exceeding the $2,000,000.00 mark
once again after the 2008 economic down-town. However, as I write
this, our economy is again experiencing great fluctuation. I could
not be more grateful for our outstanding investment committee and
their diligent guidance during these volatile times. Thanks to
these professionals, our funds have weathered these economic
fluctuations in an exemplary manner.
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The
August 2010 through September 2011
Ben Baratto - Representative from the WAPS School Board, retired
WAPS teacher and previous Foundation Board member.Emily Krause -
Student rep., WSHS Junior.Kim Roque - Business owner, WAPS
volunteer. Scott Sorvaag - Ed. D, Dean of Education & Chair of
Undergraduate Teacher Education at Saint Mary's University
Welcome New Board Members:
Save the Date: March 3, 2012
The Gala committee has been busy since summer planning a fun
evening at Visions Event Center on 3/3/12 that will benefit
technology needs in our schools. The suggested attire is simply
anything denim accompanied by the "bling" of your choice. Please
join us for an exciting evening of good food, friends and fun
activities all to benefit our schools.
Save the Date:
Gala
Row 1, L-R: Ben Baratto, Matt Reeck, Scott Sorvaag. Row 2, L-R
Susan Eddy, Dave Mertes, Chris Kendall, Michele Nester, Mary
Bergin, Lyle Laterno, Luke Merchlewitz, Gaby Peterson, Kim Roque,
Don Klagge, Christine Streukens
Thank You for a Great Year!
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(Letter from Executive DIrector Susan Eddy Continued from
page1)One of our most active areas financially for the Foundation
has been the growth in special funds. We now have 46 funds which
are all dedicated to the same mission of enhancing educational
opportunities for our students. These special funds enable
tax-deductible fund raising for targeted needs for WAPS students
such as scholarships, academic competitions, student trips, as well
as special facility enhancements such as the Hopf Fitness Center
and WSHS Track scoreboard.
On a very positive note, I am grateful to report that over a
quarter of a million dollars has been directed through the
Foundation this year for educational enhancements for our WAPS
students. Thanks to you, all of the special programs, projects,
field trips, speakers, and technology enhancements listed inside
this newsletter have been made possible. This support is valued now
more than ever and heart-felt thanks are extended to each of
you.
Although our sesquicentennial year is over, a positive synergy
still exists as a result of this year of reflection on our
district’s rich heritage. All of us at the Foundation are looking
forward to a great year ahead and we hope that you will contact our
office if you have any ques-tions or suggestions for the
Foundation. Please know that our deepest gratitude goes to each of
you for your generosity and support.
With best wishes, Susan Eddy, Executive Director
www.foundationwaps.org, 507.494.1004,
[email protected]
WMS Winners: (L-R) - John Gilles, Kailey Kronebusch, Kristen
Carrie, Libby Crigler
WSHS Winners: (L-R) - Nicholai Kropp, Katelynn Glenna, Savannah
Weinstock, Dot Armstrong, Mic Borsari
WSHS First Place $100 Prize WinnersNicholai Kropp, 11th grade:
“Green Plastic”
Savannah Weinstock, 12th grade: “Cold Thinking”
WSHS Second Place $50 Prize Winners Dot Armstrong, 10th grade:
“Fruhling”
Mic Borsari, 10th grade: “Zippidy Doo Dah”Katelynn Glenna, 12th
grade: “Ode to Sarcasm”
WMS First Place $100 Prize WinnersKristen Carrie, 7th grade:
“The Writer”
Kristen Carrie, 7th grade: “Silva de Silentium”WMS Second Place
$50 Prize Winners
Libby Crigler, 6th grade: “What Poet Am I?” John Gilles, 7th
grade: “Knight”
Kailey Kronebusch, 8th grade: “Snorkeling”
• ECFE P.L.A.Y. at Maplewood Reading/Literacy Program
• ECFE Moms Supporting Moms Program
• “Kids First” After-School Collaborative Program at
Maplewood
• Author Visits to the six Elementary Schools
• Jefferson Elementary MN Zoo Field Trip
• Madison Elementary Parent Math Informational Night
• W-K Elementary National Eagle Center Field Trip
• Rollingstone Elementary MN Zoo Field Trip
• Madison Elementary Reading Informational Night for
Families
• Jefferson Elementary Whitewater State Park Field Trip
• Madison Elementary Special Education Equipment
• Jefferson Elementary National Eagle Center Field Trip
• W-K Elementary Smart Board Dare to Dream Grant
• Goodview Elementary Maritime Museum Field Trip
• Jefferson, W-K, Goodview, Madison Elementary Artist in
Residency Program
• Madison Elementary Summer Reading Program
• Jefferson Elementary Maritime Museum Field Trip
• Young Writers Conference Program Sponsor
• WMS Diversity Group Trip to the Festival of Nations
• WMS 6th Grade Historical Cemetery Walk Field Trip
• WMS 8th Grade Band Festival Trip
• WMS Robotics Program
• WMS SpEd Work Skills/Life Skills Class
• WMS 7th Grade Guthrie Theater Field Trip
• WMS 7/8th Grade Quarry Hill Nature Center Field Trip
• WALC Lifetime Sports
• WSHS 11th Grade King Tut Exhibit Field Trip
• WSHS Student Trip to Europe
• WSHS Advanced DNA Studies $5,000 Dare to Dream Grant
• WSHS Concordia Language Village Student Trip
• WSHS Challenge Biodiversity Field Trip to MN Zoo
• WSHS/WMS Healthy Snacks for Study Sessions
• WSHS/WMS Winona Misato Student Japan Trip
Grants Made During 2010-2011 School Year
Annual Haake Poetry Prizes Awarded at WSHS & WMS
The Annual Haake Poetry Prizes were presented in May to nine
WSHS & WMS students. These winners were blindly selected by an
esteemed judges’ panel including: Ken McCullough - award-winning
poet, professor, and Winona’s current Poet Laureate; Carol
Borzyskowski - poetry publisher, Fine Arts Commission member and
senior librarian, and Chris Livingston - owner of the Book Shelf
and president of the Midwest Booksellers’ Association.
The Foundation is pleased to sponsor enrichment programs such as
this and would like to thank Dr. Paul Haake, Professor Emeritus at
Wesleyan University and a 1950 graduate of WSHS, for creating and
endow-ing this award. The Haake Poetry Prize was established to
honor the memory of Dr. Haake's father, Arnold Haake, a lifelong
Winona resident and business owner who was known for his poet-ry
during his years at WSHS.
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Legacy Award Presented to Hugh & Vera Miller
The Foundation’s first Legacy Award was presented at the Gala to
Hugh & Vera Miller for their commitment to enhance the
education of our students through their sponsorship and expansion
of the Miller Mentoring Program. This program matches adult mentors
with at-risk students who are referred by teachers or staff
members. With an adult mentor, the student learns study skills,
social skills or a combination of the two. This mentor connection
has provided dramatic improve-ment in the academic standing for
many students. And even more significant is the support and
enhancement in the personal lives of many students as a result of
this mentor relationship.
Since Hugh and Vera became involved with Miller Mentoring, the
program has grown to over four times its original size and several
new programs have been added to its services. In the words of Cindy
Althoff, Director for the Miller Mentoring Program, “Hugh &
Vera are people who give from
the heart to benefit a community they love. I have the honor and
pleasure of witnessing the power of their gifts everyday.”
It is with deep appreciation that the Foundation for Winona Area
Public Schools awards its first “Legacy Award” to Hugh and Vera
Miller. This Legacy Award has additional meaning for WAPS and the
Foundation due to the additional history of support that Hugh’s
father, Ben, gave to our schools. Ben was on the WAPS School Board
in the 1950’s. He also championed many special programs for
students over the years with which our Foundation had the privilege
of being involved. These programs include: the Miller New Teacher
Mentoring Program, the Ben Miller Institute for Teachers, the Food
for Families Program, the Best Practice Parent Involvement Program,
the Supporting Young Readers Program and the Principles of
Technology Program.
As is apparent, Ben’s legacy is living on through his family. In
honor of the family’s tradition of selfless giving to benefit our
students, this award will henceforth be known as the Miller Legacy
Award for outstanding support of our Winona Area Public Schools and
its students.
The Foundation’s Sesquicentennial Gala was held on March 19,
2011 in recognition of the District’s 150 year anniversary. We were
honored to have had a capacity gathering of so many outstanding
citizens representing our city, schools, universities &
businesses. We were also humbled by the generous support for
technology in our schools with over $75,000 raised this evening
which funded 25 new Smart Boards for our classrooms. Heartfelt
thanks to all the generous donors.
We were also honored to announce Hugh & Vera Miller as the
recipients of the Foundation’s first Legacy Award, which will
henceforth be known as the Miller Legacy Award in honor of the
family’s tradition of selfless giving to benefit our students.
Special thanks are extended to our two lead sponsors – Merchants
Bank & Winona National Bank. These two businesses made the
outstanding contribution of five Smart Boards each (ten total) to
our schools in recognition of this sesquicentennial anniversary. We
sincerely appreciate the community focus and commitment to
education of both Winona National and Merchants Bank.
We also owe a debt of gratitude to our supporting sponsors:
HBCI, Miller Felpax, Winona Health, Yarnology and Winona Agency.
And we couldn’t have made it without the gracious services of
Flowers on Broadway, Hy-Vee, Jon Kohner, Signatures/Visions Event
Center, Winona Daily News, Winona Post and Winona Radio.
The $75,000 raised for Smart Boards at this sold-out event will
be of benefit to our students for years to come. We are so
thankful. Plans are under way now for next year's "Denim &
Diamonds Gala" to be held March 3, 2012. Proceeds will benefit the
Foundation and our WAPS Technology Intitiative.
2011 Sesquicentennial Gala
25 new Smart Boards were funded at the Gala!The Grumpy Old Men
Orchestra entertained at the Gala featuring WSHS alumni Jerry
Gleason and Gary Urness.
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Shannon Bechley Pat Berkley Fred Blacklock Elizabeth Boettcher
William Braun Janet Bridwell Carolyn Bruels Joel Bruels Kathy
Calvey Mary Cappel Gay Casper Debbie Christenson Eileen Dahlin Judy
Davis Maryann Dennis Jon Feldhake Tim Firstbrook Joyce Fisher Kathy
Frickson
Tim Gleason Elizabeth Hall Scott Halverson Lyn Halvorson Gail
Hannemann- Doering Scott Hannon Bev Hansen Karen Hazelton Marie
Holmquist Lisa Hudson Gretchen-Johns Derbyshire Cindy Johnson Judy
Kiekbusch Kurt Kiekbusch Jay Kohner Molli Kook Terry Kroening
Lori Krumholz Anne Lawlor Holly Lechler Corey Lee Joe Lepley Pam
Lica Liz Maliszewski Monica Maroushek Haley Martin Brenda
Merchlewitz Luke Merchlewitz Gail Midthune Jan Moeller Jeff Morgan
Gay Mortensen Janet Mosher Lisa Mullen Nancy Nelson Michele
Nester
Diane Nolan Pat Norman Steve Norman Susan Ogren Linda Olson
Chris Overhaug Kathy Palmquist Gene Pelowski Kim Penrod Carole
Prudoehl Barbara Rahn Bonnie Retzinger Judy Sanvik Tom Sanvik
Margaret Schild Bill Schmidt Chuck Schollmeier Kirstin Schultz Rod
Schwarz
Anne Simon-Debroux Joleen Smith Katy Smith Matt Smith Julie
Seeley Sharon Suchla Mary Swart Karen Thompson Kristi Traxler
Dwayne Voegeli Rachel Vogel Cheryl Weaver Kara Welch Gregory Wing
Steve Wiltgen Diane Wissman Ann Wistrcill Judith Yess
The donors listed below support the Foundation through the
district’s bi-weekly payroll deduction plans. Thank you WAPS
teachers and staff!
Teacher & Staff Payroll Deduction & Donations
Gala Smart Board Donors
$15,000 Donors Merchants Bank Winona National Bank$3,000 Donors
Chuck & Laura Eddy John & Susan Eddy Ron Jansen Greg &
Becky Lossen Hugh & Vera Miller MN Southeast Technical
Students, Faculty & Staff $1,500 Donors Bob Kierlin & Mary
Burrichter Miller Felpax Todd & Liz Paulson Brad & Gaby
Peterson$1,000 Donors Randy & Ann Blaser Bill & Heather
Gould Dana & Phoebe Johnson John & Jenny Staats Tom &
Barb Wynn$500 Donors Cheri & Jim Crigler Ray & Laura Feller
Fred & Shelley Fletcher Aaron & Lisa Hanesworth Keith &
Marie Holmquist Bill & Jill Schmidt Chuck & Judy ShepardUp
to $450 Cindy Althoff Horace & Rose Andersen Michael &
Rhonda Anderson Stacy Hughes Anderson Ben & Sharon Baratto Eric
& Catherine Bartleson Tracey & Bob Benedict Loren & Deb
Benz Mary & Larry Bergin
Mike & Denise Bernatz Scott & Jane Biesanz Jan &
Andy Blomsness George Parke & Sabrina Bosshard Carrie Brouse
Harry & Kathryn Buck Kevin & Mary Cappel John & Emily
Cassellius Jodi Dansingburg Doug & Pat Darbo Judy and Bill
Davis Diane Dingfelder Cindy Donahue Fran & John Edstrom
Mohamed & Carol Elhindi Ray & Laura Feller Fred &
Shelley Fletcher Tim Gleason Katie Gove Lisa Gray Kim Gresham Erik
& Kelly Halvorsen Scott & Carmen Hannon Jim & Shannon
Hanzel Tim & Susan Hatfield Bob & Terry Hawkings Larry
& Serena Holstad Margaret & Bruce Johnson Robyn & Thom
Kieffer Kurt & Judy Kiekbusch Chris & Jenny Kendall Don
& Joanie Klagge Harland & Pauline Knight Terry & Jane
Knothe Gale & Sue Kreibich Derek & Gale Lanning Dan &
Holly Lecheler Judy & Scott Lee Carolyn Lutz Jackie Mahlke
Kevin & Bonnie Mahoney Kevin & Hayley Martin Dave &
Judy Mertes Connie Mettile & Tom Sawyer Roger & Ramona
Metz
Miller Felpax Mississippi Welders Supply Co, Inc. Dave &
Cindy Monyhan Jonelle Moore Alia Mortensen Gay Mortensen Lisa
Mullen Patricia & Gerry Neal Nancy Nelson Rick & Michele
Nester Joliene & LaVerne Olson Linda & Don Olson Arvie
& Corwin Osterloh Betty & Bob Pomeroy RTP Company Dennis
& Carolyn Rasmussen Russ & Wanda Rattunde Matt &
Kirsten Reeck Alicia Reed Tom & Bonnie Retzinger Juan & Kim
Roque Mark & Bernita Salmon Steve & Margaret Schild Tom
& Mary Ann Severson Gary & Kathy Shurson Randy & Deb
Skarlupka Karl & Karin Sonneman Randy & Christine Streukens
Ann & Paul VanDyck Stephanie Vaughn Rich & Peggy Whalen
Robert Wilfahrt & Lisa Gray Scott & Liz Wilson Mary Jo
Wiltgen Winona Agency Winona Health Mark & Karla Winter Nancy
& Loren Wondrasch Joyce & Pete Woodworth Yarnology LLC
WSHS Challenge Econ/ Statistics Field Trip Jean & Dave
Wickstrom Linda PfeilstickerEurope Trip Jon & Ruthanne
Weispfenning Lynne & Harold Olnes Rachelle & Robert Schultz
Dwayne Voegeli Carol Polodna RTP Company Polly S. Gower Trust
Rachelle SchultzFFA Program Papenfuss Family FundGoodview
Technology Fund Goodview Elementary PTAKids 1st Reinerts Stained
Glass Phil & Hope Anderson Jeremy JohnsonKorean Music Fund
Peter & Myoung (Lee) GuidingerMadison Smart Board John &
Carol Denzer Stacey Mounce Arnold Elizabeth Paulson Penny
Frederickson Jennifer & Travis Hemker Carol & Mohamed
Elhindi Madison Elementary PTA Dean & Nicole Dalzell Stacey
Mounce Steve & Michelle RemMiller Mentoring Program Hugh &
Vera Miller RTP Company Lisa Skifton Culver’s Restaurant Peggy
Carroll Dare L. White & William F. White Foundation
Misato Scholarship Gladys T. Lepley Victoria Gally Gary
PlampPaul Giel Field WSHS Booster Club John & Susan EddySOFA
Schultz Fund Choir FundSoftball Fund Michael & Barbara
Schwengler Jeff MaySE MN State Science Competition Bob Kierlin
Hiawatha Education Foundation WatlowSue Weinmann Elementary
Enrichment Owen Warneke & Associates Dave & Bette
WeinmannW-K Smart Board Margaret Ann & Ron May WK PTAWMS Band
Shirts Sharon SuchlaWMS Smart Board Fund Linda & Don OlsonWSHS
Band Tim Gleason Gotta Dance StudioWSHS Business Dept. IMM FundWSHS
Model Legislature Susan & John EddyWSHS Smart Board Fund Stacey
& Chris Arnold Susan & John Eddy LINKS Committee for
Tech.
Donations to Special Programs
Tri County Electric Brandon Beech Nicholas Rickoff Kelsie Brand
Jordan Romine Erin Bernardy Donald Gilles Jenna Amundson
Express Employment Professionals Alana Schoonover
Winona Senior Friendship Center Morgan Benson
Merchants BankWinona National BankRTP CompanyWinona Moving &
Storage Owen Warneke & Associates
Matkejka RecyclingYarnology LLCReinerts Stained Glass Winona
Moving and StorageMcDonalds of Winona
Lackore Electric Motor RepairWinona AgencyMississippi Welders
SupplyMiller Felpax
Scholarships Businesses Donors
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Margaret Ahrens Sharon SuchlaGreg Ambuhl James R. Miller Ben
& Sharon BarattoEd Anderson Ken & Delores Patzner Susan
GannawaySuzanne Baratto Ben & Sharon BarattoMitchell Berhow
Shannon & Jim Henzel Susan & John EddyJulie Beth Ben &
Sharon BarattoMuriel Block Melissa SchieldJim Brand Paul Durand
Carolyn & Dennis Goplen Scott Hannon Earlene & Les
SchmokerDonald “George” Bridwell Sandy Wernimont Kristi
TraxlerKathryn Bridwell Sharon Suchla Susan & John EddyTim
Burchill Barb BurchillWayne Buswell James R. Miller Scott &
Carmen Hannon Karen & Karl Sonneman Sharon SuchlaJanis Conway
Muriel & Dave ArnoldJack & Sue Cornwell Ben & Sharon
Baratto Rose & Horace Anderson Sue Weinmann Memorial Fund Susan
& John Eddy Rich & Bev Lindseth Jacki Mahlke Ruth & Don
Marg Jane & Craig Olson Dennis & Karen ClevelandArnie
Dammermann Ben & Sharon BarattoWilliam Earl Davis II Luke &
Brenda MerchlewitzJoe Degnan Ben & Sharon BarattoMarjorie
Elliott James Elliott Susan Elliott Baucke Joy Elliott & Robin
Adler Tami Goodman James & Mark Adler Jordan & Evan
BauckeGladys I. Erdmann Kim and Dennis WirtCal Fremling Ben &
Sharon Baratto Susan & John EddyJoel Fritze Judy DavisMaurice
Godsey Linda Skwierawski Scott & Carmen Hannon
Michael & Denise Bernatz Peter & Ann Weess Gregory Evans
Dee & George CipovDorothy Harem Judy & Bill DavisLucas P.
Haase Anita MinskeWally Hill Dolores C. HittGeorge Hoeppner Scott
& Amy Halverson Jack Kaehler Judy DavisBob Hogenson Marcie
Langowski Diane Mello Heather Prondzinski Dave & Bette Weinmann
Ken & Delores Patzner Heidi Neimeyer Scott Hannon Gotta Dance
Luke Merchlewitz NEA Foundation Heather ProdzinskiHerb Hultgren
Bonnie Sadowski Marlin & Darlene Anderson Patte Peterson Joe
& Noreen Plaisance Wayne & Sue Kimber Craig & Dianne
Zeches Jim and Anne Deedrick Dennis & Yvonne Johnson Kip &
Joanne Gilbertson Arnold & Marcia Boese Leonard Bernatz Dr.
Dave & Kathy Christenson Ron & Diane Stevens Rodney
Oppreicht Dick & Kay Theurer Steve & Char Juaire Margaret
Lambert Roy & Mary Lou Hazelton Don & Joan Klagge Sharon
Durham Marv & Bergetta Gunderson Bill and Kris Bonow Dick Adank
Dick & Sharon Behnke Walt & Dorothy Gilbertson Tom Graham
Curt & Blanche Peters John & Jenny Glowczewski Roger &
Myra Carlson Joe & Kara Welch Dr. Frank & Ruth Bures Tubby
& Carol Jackels Susan Benke Jim & Toni Zaborowski James and
Mary Yanhke John & Lois Durfey Janet J. Johnson Ray &
Margaret Kiihne Gary & Charlene Spencer Philip Conway Mary
Mueller Conway & Beth Elton Robert & Jean Watson Donald
& Gayle McRae
Jerry & Ceil Langowski Ronald & LaDonna Kruse Lonnie
Knutson Debra Fuglestad Sue Wilberts Margaret Guenther Delano
Shirley Duffy Earl & Marion Drussell LaVonne Tibesar Marie
Tibor Bob and Sue Urness Bernice Knutson Dennis & Karen Olson
Jean Dettman Scott & Sharon Tolleson Dean & Nancy Brown
Lois Fetting Scott & Kelly Elllinghuysen Jonelle Moore Jim
& Maxine Flim Dolly Knutson Gale & Jane Chilson Bill &
Nick Nemes Donna Anderson Jerry & Marie Lehmeier Roy &
Bonnie Brang James R. Miller Howard & Anah Munson Mary
Pendleton Gene & Evie O'Brien Joan Jackels Greg & Lynn
Benjamin Lois Harvey Don & Ann Almen Ken & Marge Poblocki
Gary Flynn & Catherine Cleary David & Mary Heise Kent &
Joyce Dzurick Mark & Barb Pozanc Don Addleman Lee Stoltman
& Jody Bulman Marilynn Hansen Steve & Barb Drazkowski John
Adank Carole Gardner Mike & Anne Rompa Jim & Marleen Miller
Walt & Virginia Bennick Craig & Pam Lehmeier Chris &
Jeff Mueller Lynda Krall Ann Wistrcill Margaret Tweedy Helen M
Sutter John & Charlotte Speltz Bonnie & Victor Bertel
Arlene Bjornson Susie Briggs Dawn Rader Courtie Don & Judy Eger
Shelley & Fred Fletcher Goodview PTA Diane & Greg Hanke
Ursula Hogenson Cheryl Rader Julich Mary & Jerry Lowery Keith
Morehouse Marian Peterson Sue & Jerome Pulkrabek Mrs. Steve
Rader Nancy & George Reilly
Betsy Sawyer Lisa Schlosser Lillian Spencer Don & Joanne
Thiesse Connie Wood Ben & Sharon Baratto Pete & Joyce
WoodworthRobert Ion Sharon Suchla Horace & Rose Andersen Lisa
Mullen Susan & John Eddy Carmen & Scott Hannon Sharon &
Cliff Paulson Marie & Keith Holmquist Vicki Andring Shannon
& Jim Hanzel Judy Davis Jackie Mahlke Rick & Debbie
Christenson Robert & De De Olson Bob & Sue Urness Don &
Linda Olson Jane Habeck Mark Godsey Linda Skwierawski Judith Durfey
Nancy & George O’ReillyAudrey Jaszewski Dave & Bette
WeinmannJoseph & Monnie Jereszek Jan & Bruce HaremDon
Kaufmann Dave & Bette WeinmannVirginia Kiekbusch Dr. Nancy
& Loren WondraschBill Klinger Scott & Carmen HannonDick
Kolter Sharon Suchla James R. Miller Mary & Jerry
LoweryLaurence Kress Judy & Don EgerLois Krage Sue Weinmann
Memorial FundKathryn Ludjen Paul & Ruth Durand Susan & John
Eddy Jack Kaehler Linda & Don Olson Sharon Suchla Marianne
TexleyChristopher Marg Ben & Sharon Baratto Rose & Horace
Anderson Susan & John EddyDale Martin Horace & Rose
Andersen Susan & John Eddy Jim & Shannon Hanzel Doris
JensenFran Mertes-Schmidt Chris & Harley Antoff Sue Weinmann
Memorial FundMarge Miller Mary & Jerry Lowery Ben & Sharon
Baratto
Aaleen Davidshofer Munger James P. MungerMary Murphy Muriel
& Dave ArnoldFred Picha Sue Weinmann Memorial FundBruce Reek
Travis Todd Marty Werden Mary & Jerry Lowery Erin & Chris
Gervais Matt & Katy Smith Susan & John Eddy Mary & Dave
Heise Carolyn & Dennis Goplen Carolyn Kalmes Lillian Spencer
Laurie & Matthew Broghammer Judy & Kurt Kiekbusch Sharon
Suchla Horace & Rose Andersen Lisa Mullen Dr. Nancy & Loren
Wondrasch Michele & Rick Nester Linda & Don Olson James R.
Miller Greg Evans Judy & John Nelson Scott Lee Big Ten
Investment Club Ruth & Don Marg Arnold Hoffe Terry & Jane
Knothe George & Dee Cipov Dolores Hitt Maggie Lambert Tom &
Judy Sanvik Tim & Kim Firstbrook Hayley & Kevin Martin J.
Paul & Sharroll Richards Martin & Polly Renk Heather Heise
Shannon & Jim Hanzel Bonnie & Tom Retzinger Dennis &
Yvonne Johnson Jon & Alison Baudek Jill & Morris Welch Don
& Lori Lifto Scott & Carmen Hannon Rebecca Reeck Randall
& Michelle Kathleen Boone Maureen Gerson Walt & Virginia
Bennick Linda & Larry Tarras Alvin & Joyce Jarvinen Jeanne
Berg Tad & Jane Schwartzhoff Tracy & Keith Dryden Bob &
Marlene Kohner Tom & Mary Reeck Kristin & Jacobson Biesanz
Jim & Mary Yahnke Stephen Kosidowski R.L. & Val Mahoney
Denis & Denise Rollmann Mark & Kathy Patterson Dean R.
Brown
Memorials
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The Foundation for Winona Area Public Schools received a check
for $1,078 from a fantastic group of teachers who per-formed at the
annual "Dancing with the Winona Stars" Fundraiser on August 13,
2011. This dynamic group of teaching profes-sionals is called
"Herky's Heroes" and includes (front row L-R:) Jaime Jirele, Karla
Winter (back row L-R:) Melody Snyder, Emily Cassellius, Justin
Blom, Kari Wantok. These funds will support the Foundation's
mission to provide educational enhancements for students in all our
schools. Thank you, Herky's Heroes!
"Herky's Heroes" raises $1,078 dancing for the Foundation for
WAPS!
MemorialsVirgil Riggle Ruth & Don Marg Ben & Sharon
BarattoLloyd Simonson Staff of House 7-E Sharon SuchlaDelores
“Dolly” Salakka Sonia Hanson Barbara CarlsonGeorge Salakka Luke
& Brenda Merchlewitz Barbara Carlson Jan & Bruce HaremPaul
Sanders Dorothy SandersWilliam Schreiber Sonia Hanson Vicki Andring
Dr. John KaehlerBill Schuth, Jr. Ben & Sharon BarattoKermit
Selke Memorial Fund for WSHS Wrestling Program Susan Gannaway Tom
& Deborah Thompson Shirley & Phil Going George Henthorne
Susan Rislove Glen O. Johnson, Ph D Winona Agency, Inc. Dr. Nancy
Wondrasch Lois & James Morcomb Audrey Smith Bruce & Karen
Odell Casey & Dean Zidlicky William & Carol O’Laughlin Don
& Shirley Zenk Tom & Laura Clay Joane & Walter
Hinds
Kathy & Freddy Frickson Don & Joan Klaage Constance Wood
Bruce Vonderohe Susan & John EddyHelen Sonneman Jane Leonard
Loretto LippertDorothy Suchla Diane & Greg Hanke Ben &
Sharon Baratto Sandy Wernimont Kristi Traxler Shannon & Jim
Hanzel Marian & Earl Drussell Susan & John Eddy Carmen
& Scott Hannon Judy Davis Mary Bergland Vicki Andring Steve
& Margaret SchildRobert Suchla Joe & Kara Welch Scott &
Carmen Hannon Greg Wing Melissa Shields Joe Lepley Eileen Dahlin
Janet Bridwell John Weaver Cheryl Walsh Kelly Halvorson Mary
Tufvesson Lisa Mullen Mary Gilles Diane Hanke Sandy Wernimont
Kristy Traxler Margaret & Steve Schild Nancy & George
O’Reilly Linda & Don Olson
Shannon & Jim Hanzel Susan & John EddyChris Swaggert Jan
& Bruce HaremRobert Tschida Sharon SuchlaEdith Tschumper Ben
& Sharon BarattoFrank Utecht, Jr. Sharon SuchlaMerlin &
Lorraine Untiet Donna HelbleJudy Whetstone Bill & Judy Davis
Linda Skwierawski John & Diane Fox Marjorie White Cytec
Engineered Materials Sonia Hanson Nancy & Dean Brown Janet
Luttmers Kathy & Dave Palmquist Jerry Whetstone & Family
Sharon Suchla Mary Ann & Richard Frietsche WSHS Boys Tennis
Program WSHS Girls Tennis Program Ben & Sharon Baratto Janice
& Bruce Harem Susan & John Eddy Ruth & Don Marg Jon
& Ruthanne Weispfenning Janis Vose Char & Steve Juaire Jim
& Mary Yahnke Carolyn Kalmes Gerri Taylor
Andy Thompson Kristie O’Brien Kerri Thompson Dennis, Carolyn
& John Goplen Scott & Judy Lee Cheryl & Greg Weaver
Patte Peterson Luke & Brenda Merchlewitz Russ & Wanda
Rattunde James R. Miller Shirley Overton Pete & Joyce Woodworth
Scott, Jane, Jill, Jenny & Nick Biesanz Susie Briggs Ev &
Marion Mueller Marianne & Arlyn Olson Nyla & Paul Beth
Chuck & Judy Shepard Carolyn Lutz Mary K. McConnon Jack Kaehler
Rich & Denise Pflughoeft Craig & Sandy Brooks George &
Nancy O’Reilly Jim & Nancy Reynolds Lynn Zielke Carol Davitt
Ronda Hanson Curt & Barb Mihm Joyce Beard Kay Whetstone Mary
Pendleton Sally Beck John & Marlene Kane Dick & Jaci Will
Charlie & Sherri Knopp Ray & Mary Lou Hazelton Kevin &
Hayley Martin Susan Frosch-Erickson Winona Area Tennis
Association
Chuck & Rita Jessen & Family Bob & Marlene Kohner
Verne & Arlene Schueler The Langowski Family Jerry &
Marilyn Duellman Dennis & Karen Cleveland Mary Lou Stutzka Mark
& Julie Schneider Owen & Jane Warneke Dan & Marilyn
Volkman Gene & Phyllis Speltz Jayce Rocco Lynette & Brad
Wayne Summer Mae Kohner & Family Holly Lechler Dick &
Bonnie Scott Sandi & Tamie Moger Alice Gile Bob & Mary
McMahon John & Joanne Dalin Marsha Anderson Norm & Janet
Decker Kathy, Ross, Hannah & Brody Dunsmoor Jim & Bev
Hansen Mike & Denise Bernatz Bud & Sharon Clark Sonia
Hanson Dee & George Cipov Dave, Linda, & Denton Doetsch Pat
& Sharon Kazembo Nancy Cribbs Dave & Solveig Nesset Norma
Grausnick Vicki EnglichHelen Yahnke Carolyn & Dennis Goplen
Scott & Amy Halverson Gary & Dwight Casper
2011 Minnesota's Teacher of the Year
Katy Smith, WAPS' ECFE Parent Educator, was named 2011
Minnesota's Teacher of the Year and is Minnesota's nominee for 2012
National Teacher of Excellence!
The Foundation for WAPS congratulates...
We have made every effort to provide an accurate listing of
gifts received between 9/1/10 and 9/1/11. However, if you find an
error/omission, please contact the Foundation office at
507-494-1004.
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The Foundation is pleased to announce two winners of this year’s
annual innovation award, the 2010 Dare to Dream Grant: Ken Mann
from WSHS and Kris Szajner from W-K Elementary. The purpose of the
award is to foster and promote the creative spirit within the
district.
Ken Mann’s $5,000 award is for the advanced study of DNA in
molecular and cellular biology. This grant will assure that all
students at WSHS will have a chance to study DNA using a now common
pro-cess called Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR).
Kris Szajner’s $2,886 award funded the first SMART Board at W-K
School which is located in his kindergarten class-room. The SMART
Board has enhanced interactive learning by utilizing existing
curriculum as well as new internet resources.
Third Annual NHS Drive Thru BBQ Fundraiser
The Foundation for WAPS’ Dare to Dream 2010 Award Winners
HonorariumsBeth O’Dea’s 861 Retirement Mary Rusert
Gail Bradbury’s Woman of the Year Award Susan & John
Eddy
Luke & Brenda Merchlewitz Bob Bambenek
Brett Gordon’s Induction to WSHS Athletic Hall of Fame Rose
& Horace Andersen
Arik Jacquart’s 19th Birthday Jacquart Family
Kids First Program Jeremy Johnson Phil & Hope Anderson Bill
Reinerts
Herky’s Heroes Christine & Randy Streukens Susan & John
Eddy
John Scheevel Paula & Craig Scheevel
Amy (Stiever) Fearne Val & Mary Jo Stiever
Kristina Stiever Val & Mary Jo Stiever
Cathy Solem’s Induction to WSHS Athletic Hall of Fame Bruce
& Mary Reeck
Mary Cappel-MN Elem PE Teacher of the Year Susan & John
Eddy
54th Wedding Anniversary Jerry Whetstone
Luke Merchlewitz’s DWWS performance Scott Hannon
Luke Merclewitz’s Award for Teaching Excellence NEA Foundation
Susan & John Eddy
Katy Smith – MN Teacher of the Year Shannon & Jim Hanzel
Susan & John Eddy Keith & Marie Holmquist Eric & Cathy
Bartleson
Retirement of Jan Mosher Shannon & Jim Hanzel
Retirement of Sharon Suchla Ben & Sharon Baratto
Retirement of Judy Davis Ben & Sharon Baratto
Retirement of Sonia Hanson Ben & Sharon Baratto
Susan Eddy’s Birthday Sharon Suchla
TBO Golf Tournament Heather Prondzinski
Stacey Mounce Arnold service on WAPS School Board Sharon
Suchla
John Goplen service on WAPS School Board Sharon Suchla
Ted Hazelton service on WAPS School Board Sharon Suchla
Rose & Andy Anderson Jack & Sue Cornwell
Pictured (L-R): WSHS NHS Students Brandon Beech, Martin
Federson, Dylan Johnson, Ciara Morcomb, Will Eddy, Nicki Becker,
Monica Sanvik. Not pictured: Erin Benardy, Suzanne Schwab, Nicole
Jackels, Makala Hansen, Kaitlyn Kanne.
These WSHS National Honor Society students raised over $600 for
the Foundation for Winona Area Public Schools at the Drive-Thru BBQ
held at the school on May 18th. Thank you to these students, Steak
Shop Catering and to all who purchased tickets for this event.
These funds will go to the Foundation to support educational
enhancements benefit-ing students at all WAPS schools.
Pictured (L-R): Kris Szajner and Ken Mann
Best wishes and heartfelt thanks to Linda Olson and Marie
Holmquist who completed their second and final terms on the
Foundation Board this summer. Not only were they co-presidents for
many years, but they also served as active members or chairs of the
Grant Committee, Gala Committee, Nominations Committee, and the
list goes on and on. We are blessed with outstanding board members
and they just don't get any better than these two incredibly
dedicated and committed individuals. Thank you, Linda &
Marie!
Farewell to 2 Special Board Members
Paula BraatenRay BrooksDon & Pat CieminskiMargaret
ClausRichard & Betty DarbyBrant & Kristi DeppaRosemary
DuranFred & Shelley FletcherJoan GatesMaureen Gerson
Mr. and Mrs. Walter GilbertsonMichael G. GooergenLisa &
Aaron HanesworthCarol J. HeylDolores C. HittPatrick HopfBrian &
Ann JunkerRichard Kalbrener
James & Paulette KlingerSteve & Mary KosekClint
KuhlmannLackore Electric Motor Repair, Inc.Martha LarsonJane
LeonardTimothy J. McManusChris MeyerMarlene Gesell Miller
Gerald & Patricia NealLinda & Don OlsonRichard
PflughoeftMary RussertDarin SalisburyCraig & Paula
ScheevelAllen R. SchulzChuck & Judy ShepardTom StoaUnited
Way
Kathryn & Paul WeinerMarjorie WhiteWinona Moving &
StorageThe Dave & Muriel Arnold Family Fund of WCF
General Fund Donors
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1570 Homer RoadWinona, MN 55987
Non-Profit OrganizationU.S. Postage
PAIDPermit No. 42
Winona, MN 55987
“Investing in today’s students for tomorrow’s future.”
Mission The Foundation for Winona Area Public Schools is an
independent, non-profit, 501(c) 3 organization established in 1991
and funded entirely by community and business supporters of
education in Winona. The single purpose of the Foundation is to
enrich and expand educational opportunities in Winona Area Public
Schools by supporting important programs and projects that would
otherwise not be funded through normal district resources.
Community & Alumni SupportCommunity and alumni support has
been invaluable in the many projects that have benefited our
students such as field trips, student speakers and enrichment
programs. The Foundation also holds over 46 special funds created
by individual supporters to benefit specific educational causes of
interest such as Student Scholarship Funds, WSHS Hopf Fitness
Center Fund, and SE MN Science Fair Fund.
How You Can HelpDonations can be made online
(www.foundationwaps.org), in person (at our office at WMS) or by
mail (1570 Homer Rd, Winona, MN 55987). Gifts are frequently made
in honor or in memory of a special person or event and can also be
provided via a will, pension plan or other types of planned giving.
For more information, please call the Foundation at 507.494.1004 or
email: [email protected].
Sincere thanks to each of you for your support!Sincere thanks to
each of you for your support!
Sesquicentennial DVDs AvailableA professional DVD commemorating
the Winona Area Public Schools’ Sesquicentennial Anniversary is
available for only $20.00. This video documents 150 years of
excellence in education while we celebrate our proud past and look
forward to a bright future! To purchase, please contact the
Foundation at: [email protected] or call 507.494.1004.